Multiquip DCA45SSIU3 - Manual (Page 9)

DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 9
SAFETY INFORMATION
FUEL SAFETY
DANGER
DO NOT

start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
fl uids. Diesel fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors
can cause an explosion if ignited.
ALWAYS  refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open fl ames.
ALWAYS  use extreme caution when working with
fl ammable liquids.
DO NOT

fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.
DO NOT  overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.
Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated 
areas and away from sparks and fl ames.
NEVER

use fuel as a cleaning agent.
DO NOT

smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
TOWING SAFETY
CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety towing 
regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Safety Towing Regulations, before towing
your generator.
Refer to MQ Power trailer manual for additional safety

information.
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while 
transporting the generator on public roads, ALWAYS
make sure the trailer that supports the generator and
the towing vehicle are mechanically sound and in good
operating condition.
 ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting
Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle

are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross
vehicle weight rating.”
ALWAYS  inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and 
trailer. Trailer tires should be infl ated to 50 psi cold.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
ALWAYS

make sure the trailer is equipped with a safety
chain.
ALWAYS  properly attach trailer’s safety chains to towing
vehicle.
ALWAYS  make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
DOT Requirements include the following:

• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie
wraps.
The maximum speed for highway towing is

55 MPH unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not to
exceed 15 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding, 
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling. 
Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times

when towing.
Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when 
towing.
Place  chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling
while parked.
Place

support blocks underneath the trailer’s bumper
to prevent tipping while parked.
Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to 
a level position while parked.